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does anyone own a 20mw green laser?

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I'm thinking about getting a wicked laser classic 20mw green laser, but I just wonder how powerful that is. I don't expect it to burn or anything (just hoping lol) but how bight will the beam be? thanks.
 





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I've made pin holes through thin plastic with only 17-18mW, so don't get a false sense of safety with a 20mW laser. While it woon't light matches, it still has enough energy to burn through thin plastics and cause damage to you eyes if shined in them. 20mW is a good output for pointing at stars though and you will still see a beam in even slightly lit conditions, sych as in a room lit by a 60watt lamp..etc.
 
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Get the Wicked Laser BURNING CAP ASSEMBLY. It slips right over the end of the laser & acts like a tiny magnifying glass. You'll be able to pop balloon s & light black matches.....rob
 
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man, you should take a look at dealextreme.com
 
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Make sure you use proper eye protection also !!!!!!!!!! You only have two EYES.......rob
 
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Can't go wrong with LEDshoppe. I've bought from them numerous times in the past, and I have never had any problems.
 
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I own one, a DealExtreme one.

And most of the time the output is underspec. And they are way cheaper. Mine is really bright, and sturdy.
 

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why dont you read my whole question before replying.

He did, he meant that it's a waste of money to spend $100 on a 20mW when you can have a prefectly fine one for under $20
 
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You know you can use the edit button at the bottom of the post you want to edit?
And your signature can be considered as spamming...
 




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